Who We Are

The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) is a ministry of the Government of Singapore. MCI’s mission is to connect our people to community, government and opportunity, enabled by trustworthy infrastructure and technology.

Cyber Security

MCI and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) work with government agencies and private organisations to build resilient infrastructure, create a safe cyberspace, develop a vibrant cyber ecosystem and strengthen international partnerships.

Digital Defence

Digital Readiness

Comprising representatives from the public, private and people sectors, the digital readiness initiative aim to develop strategies and principles for building digital readiness for Singaporeans, with a particular emphasis on those who might be at risk of being excluded from opportunities in the digital future.

Infocomm Media

The convergence of infocomm and media has changed the way the infocomm and media sector is organised. MCI and IMDA work together to ensure our businesses and people seize opportunities in the infocomm and media sector and that the regulatory environment keep pace with the developments, remain conducive for businesses and protect consumers’ interest.

Libraries

Personal Data

MCI, through the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in IMDA, oversees and crafts policies to strengthen Singapore’s personal data protection regime. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of data protection among Singaporeans and assist businesses in building up their data protection capacity.

Public Comms

MCI plays an important role in public communications. Through listening to citizens and explaining the government policies, MCI ensures that Singaporeans are heard, connected and engaged as citizens of Singapore.

Careers and Grants

Careers

As a part of MCI, you will play a key role in remaking Singapore. We work towards our vision by formulating policies to develop and promote Singapore’s infocomm and media sectors. We also foster greater understanding between the Government, Singaporeans and stakeholders by facilitating effective public communications.

Job Vacancies

Scholarship

MCI offers scholarships to candidates with a passion for government communications work. Upon graduation, scholars can look forward to a rewarding and challenging career spanning various portfolios and responsibilities, as well as a comprehensive development plan comprising professional and leadership training, secondments and attachments to other ministries and external agencies.

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Careers/Grants

Translation Talent Development Scheme (TTDS)

The Translation Talent Development Scheme (TTDS) is a co-sponsorship grant that supports Singaporean translation and interpretation (T&I) practitioners from the private sector to further develop their capabilities and attain mastery of their skills. TTDS will subsidise 90% of fees associated with capability development programmes such as courses, workshops and seminars, subject to a cap of S$10,000 per recipient.

Translation Talent Development Scheme

Overview and Eligibility Criteria

Who is the scheme for?

The Translation Talent Development Scheme (TTDS) is open to Singaporean translation & interpretation practitioners from the private sector with at least 3 years of combined experience in translation and/or interpretation and with good work performance.

Applicants must be working in the following language pairs: English and Chinese, English and Malay, or English and Tamil.

What does it support?

TTDS will support successful applicants to participate in capability development programme(s) related to translation, interpretation and/or languages in Singapore and overseas as follows:

Programmes of a duration of up to one year must start or end within 1 April of the application year and 31 March of the following year. Programmes that stretch more than one year (e.g. degree and postgraduate courses) must end by 31 March within 3 years of the application.

How will I benefit?

TTDS will subsidise 90% of expenses incurred in the participation of capability development programme(s), subject to a cap of S$10,000 per recipient.

Applicants may propose to attend multiple programmes, so long as they are within the period of eligibility (refer to above) and can be covered by the grant.